Be a Freiberufler with confidence

Xolo combines a team of expert accountants and digital business management tools so freelancers in Germany can feel safe and supported.

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Freelancing should be different

Navigating the business admin landscape can be difficult as a freelancer, especially if you don’t speak the local language. Discover Xolo, the admin and accounting solution that makes compliance easy.

Xolo is perfect for: 

  • Expats looking to run a business in Germany
  • Everyone interested in having Freiberufler accounting on auto-pilot

Everything you need as a Freiberufler

  • Assistance with registering with the local Tax Office (Finanzamt)
  • An online dashboard to keep track of your business
  • A professional invoicing tool with automated international VAT calculation
  • Expense management for tax deductions
  • Reporting & compliance handled by our dedicated team
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Invoicing has never been easier

Create on-brand invoices and send them to your customers in minutes. Xolo lets you manage your customer base, create quotes and control the payment of invoices with ease.

Invoice with Xolo →

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Deduct expenses and save money

Xolo helps you get the most out of your business income thanks to tax deductions on business expenses. Upload your freelance expenses like software subscriptions in a couple of clicks and our team of experts will handle it from there. 

Manage expenses with Xolo →

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Tailor-made tax and business consultation

Receive dedicated, personalized tax consultation from our team of expert accountants. Our seasoned professionals will guide you through the complexities of your tax situation, offering tailored advice and actionable recommendations to maximize your tax benefits. Experience bespoke support designed to address your unique needs and ensure optimal financial outcomes.

Get tax help with Xolo
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Delegate your reporting

Xolo performs tax calculations on every invoice you send and can submit your reports when they are due (requires the Full plan). Focus on your business, knowing that your Annual income tax return (Einkommensteuer), Profit and Loss Statement (EÜR), Zusammenfassende Meldung (ZM) and VAT reports are covered for you.

Handle your taxes with Xolo →

 

Plans based on the support you need

 

Lite

Ideal for Freiberuflers eager to handle their own accounting and reporting.

€5/month

+ VAT 


✓ Send on-brand invoices with automated tax calculations

✓ Booking of expenses for tax deductions

✓ A business dashboard for easy overview

 

 

 

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Full

Our all-inclusive plan for those who prefer complete peace of mind. Contains everything in Lite, plus:

€59/month

+ VAT

 

✓ We proactively cross-check expenses & receipts and manage your reports  including Annual Financial Statement 

✓  We handle all interactions with the Tax Authority on your behalf

✓ Ask unlimited questions from your dedicated accountant, get tax advice on benefits & exemptions

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Don’t just take it from us,
hear what other solos are saying

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I'm using the services of Xolo for more than one year and I really love
their responsiveness and their ability to help.

Thorsten Kolsch

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I’ve been working with Xolo for several months now and I absolutely love them! The staff are top notch, and everything works without problems.

Matilda Forstadius

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Simply perfect, the ideal
solution for freelancers. Easy to use,
affordable and reliable.

Henk Vrb  

What’s the difference between Xolo and other providers?


Xolo is the most comprehensible solution for your freelance business: we cover your needs from registration to reporting (and everything in between). 

Xolo

  • All-in-one solution: an online platform combined with the best-in-class human support
  • Affordable fixed subscription
  • English-speaking local accountants
  • International experience within and outside the EU combined with automated VAT calculation and reporting for your invoices
  • Unlimited access to our online invoicing platform whenever, wherever
  • User-friendly interface with clear overview of your finances

Other providers

  • Platforms and accounting aren’t usually offered together which makes managing them harder
  • Services might be priced hourly or per report so it’s hard to forecast your admin cost
  • Finding an English-speaking service provider often proves hard
  • Some service providers charge extra for invoicing international customers
  • Most of the time, no access to real-time business data

Greater than just an accounting solution

Xolo gives you more. We’re here to change the way you freelance, taking care of all your paperwork and providing you the tools to focus on what's most important: your business.

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Still have questions?

Got questions? We've got answers!
Here are a few of our most popular ones to get you started:

Xolo is your trusted partner in your freelance life. We combine our team of expert accountants who specialize in freelancing in Germany, with an easy-to-use online accounting and invoicing platform designed exclusively for Freiberuflers.

With Xolo, freelancing is just like working for a company but on your own terms. Don't worry about filing tax returns, filling out forms or downloading invoices for your expenses, we take care of everything.

Xolo is specifically designed for freelancers who offer professional services (not material goods) to national and international companies.

So it all depends on the activity that you develop in your business and a series of criteria that we explain here 👇

Freelance activities compatible with Xolo

Freelance activities not compatible with Xolo
Software developers and other IT fields
Consultants, analysts or lawyers
Marketing, advertising and communication experts
Translators, teachers or similar		 Purchase and sale of physical products (including direct shipping and through Amazon FBA)
Commercial activities requiring a business license
Freelance trading of cryptocurrencies

 

 

If you are a Lite plan user, accounting and taxes are your responsibility. We provide data export opportunities so that you could manage your bookkeeping yourself or with the assistance of an external accountant.

If you are a Full plan user, you have virtually nothing to worry about. We take care of everything and the process on the platform is automatic:

  • Automatic calculation of taxes on each invoice. Every time you issue a new invoice, our platform will automatically add the corresponding taxes. We always take into account all the factors that can affect this calculation so that we don't make mistakes.
  • Coming soon. Real-time tax forecast. Whenever you log in to your Xolo profile, you can always check how much you will pay on your next tax returns. We take into account all your income and expenses so you can better organize your finances.
  • We file your taxes for you. You don't have to worry about anything. Our expert accountants will take care of all the paperwork every quarter and you won't have to do a thing. These are the reports submitted for you: 
  • Personal income tax declaration (Einkommensteuer) - annually
  • VAT declarations (Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung, Jahreserklärung) annually/quarterly/monthly
  • Profit and Loss Statement (Einnahmenüberschussrechnung, EÜR) - annually 
  • Zusammenfassende Meldung (ZM), for those who do cross-border transactions within the European Union 
  • If anything is missing, you can reach out to our team to confirm availability and request the production of the report.
Of course. At Xolo we have a commitment to fully support every freelancer who chooses us.

For the Lite plan, you will be eligible for expert technical support when it comes to using Xolo’s online platform. 

For the Full plan, we offer comprehensive support. Unlike other online accounting services, Xolo will assign you an expert support specialist from the moment you sign up to take care of your case. No need to explain the same thing to 5 different people every time you need something.

Xolo is also the perfect option for those who are looking for a change of accounting service (you won't regret it, promise!).

We know that changes can be tricky (especially with providers that don't make it easy for you), so if you give us your consent we will take care of the transfer.

Xolo supports every step of your freelancer journey and we’ll be happy to help you with deregistration, should you opt for that. 

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